Maybe I'm simple-minded but how can there be a FLOW of exhaust gases when the exhaust gases are fed from both both exhaust pipes (which are both pushing out heated gases)? There might be heat transfer but where is the gas going to flow to?
I understand that the heated water set-up has water going into one side of the bottom opening of the Offy intake and moves to the front of the intake, then the water travels to the other end of the intake, and then the water exits through the other side of the opening on the bottom of the intake. Look at the bottom of the Offy intake and you will see the divided chamber. Thus, there is flow in, around, and then out of the intake. The intake is designed for flow, but in order for flow to occur, the fluid (or heated gas) must go in one side and out the other. Am I wrong?
Heated exhaust gases will help but heated water-flow is much more effective.
By the way, I think you want some sort of heat to the intake at all times, not just for faster warm-up. The heat is needed at all times because the change in pressure of the the carburetted gases results in cooling of the gases, which cools the intake, and might cause condensation of the vaporized gasoline. It could result in cooling to the point that you can feel a cold intake (if it is not heated with exhaust gases or warm "coolant" water). Once again, is my understanding incorrect?
Thanks,
Tim
